Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ashland, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while keeping details current.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio comms

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ashland, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while keeping details current.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorities.